Welcome To The University of Queensland Karate Club!

The
UQ Karate Club offers an inclusive, friendly, and safe environment
where mid to close-range self-defence skills are practiced, from
striking to grappling, to groundwork.

The
style that is practiced is Okinawa Goju-Ryu, meaning ‘Hard&Soft’
style, which has been
heavily influenced by the southern Chinese Kungfu styles throughout
the 19th
and 20th
centuries. We practice to develop and discipline the human spirit.
This discipline must be self-imposed in order for it to be
meaningful. The method of training is the same - constant repetition
of both solo and partner exercises.

Our
goal is not the
attainment of a particular belt or fighting skill but rather the
process of learning itself; everything else is a by-product of the
training. In martial arts we frequently speak of the practice of our
arts as the Way or “Do” - a term that symbolizes process. It is
not physical prowess of the art that is important, but rather the
mental attitude and state of mind while engaged in the art.

When the art is thought of as a process it becomes seamless amongst styles. For this reason, and in the spirit of the university, we welcome all exponents of other styles to join us in sweat and discovery.

General
Rules of the Dojo
(training hall)

Be mindful of your courtesy with humbleness

Train yourself considering physical strength

Study and contrive seriously

Be calm in mind and swift in action

Take care of yourself

Live a plain and simple life

Do not be too proud of yourself

Continue training with patience and steadiness

Written by Eiichi Miyazato Sensei (Jundokan) - 1978

We also have a facebook page. Upcomming events will be discussed here.

Notices: Training has recommenced for the year. Please click here for training times.